IMA mineral species
Welshite
Ca₄Mg₉Sb₃O₄[Si₆Be₃AlFe₂O₃₆]
Sapphirine supergroup, single chain inosilicate mineral.
Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Ca₄Mg₉Sb₃O₄[Si₆Be₃AlFe₂O₃₆] |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ca, Mg, Sb, O, Si, Be, Al, Fe |
| Crystal system | Triclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 6 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Wel |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.DH.40 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Långban, Sweden
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Welshite on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q4018919 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
Triclinic